Martin Luther King, Jr. Teaching Theme – Printables, Ideas, Lessons, Activities

This Martin Luther King Jr. theme page brings together meaningful, classroom-ready resources to help students learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. You’ll find printable coloring pages, writing activities, book ideas, and teaching resources designed for elementary classrooms, homeschool, and family learning. These activities support age-appropriate discussions about equality, kindness, leadership, and peaceful change.

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We’re All the Same on the Inside
This is a simple look at how we can look different on the outside, yet be the same on the inside. We use this activity around Martin Luther King day after a discussion about prejudice. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. – Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas 
A few activity ideas and photos for MLK, Jr. 

Books to use for teaching about Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)

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